Angels and Seerstones: A Latter Day Saint Folklore Podcast

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Latter-day Saints are a people of radical faith. Their tradition is one in which angels visit everyday people and sometimes men and women see the divine in stones. In this podcast we examine the lived religion of Latter-day Saints, the stories we tell, and the beliefs we debate. Join Christine and Chris Blythe, professional folklorists and LDS converts who openly profess their faith while exploring the traditions of their chosen people.

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Demons 7: Chad's Demons

May 30 2024 23 mins

Where did Chad Daybell come up with his elaborate theology of demons? Turns out some basic ideas had their roots in the Latter-day Saint tradition, as well as the Bible, but the more peculiar developments occurred among a group of fringe visionaries in the twenty-first century.

Demons 6: Immortal

May 21 2024 20 mins

Lori Vallow saw Jesus Christ; she believed she was on the pathway to immortality. In this episode, I contextualize those beliefs.

Demons 5: Soulmates

May 08 2024 19 mins

This episode is on Chad Daybell and Lori Vallow's beliefs about their relationship and the role they would play in the coming apocalypse.

Demons 4: Energy Work

May 01 2024 21 mins

Demons 3: One Mighty and Strong

Apr 24 2024 24 mins

Demons 2: Changelings

Apr 17 2024 24 mins

How Chad Daybell's zombies relate to a long history of child murder based on supernatural causes.

Demons 1: "Mormon" Murder

Apr 17 2024 12 mins

The first episode of our limited series on Chad Daybell entitled "Demons and Pendulums."

Episode 17: Shaking Hands with Angels

Apr 15 2024 21 mins

This episode looks at stories of Latter-day Saints testing angels with a handshake.

Episode 16: Angels in the Temple

Apr 04 2024 16 mins

Stories of the dead reaching out to individuals in the temple.

Episode 15: Personal Experiences in Nauvoo and Kirtland

Mar 12 2024 29 mins

In regards to the news that the LDS Church has purchased the Kirtland Temple and Nauvoo sites from Community of Christ, Christine and I talk about our experience giving tours in Nauvoo while working for Community of Christ. We talk about the nature of historical presentation and we bring in a great story from Mags Edvalson that considers the different ways Community of Christ and L